Irish Rhapsody (Herbert, Victor)

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27 more: Flute 2 • Piccolo • Oboe 1 • Oboe 2 • Clarinet 1 • Clarinet 2 • Bassoon 1 • Bassoon 2 • Horn 1 (F) • Horn 2 (F) • Horn 3 (F) • Horn 4 (F) • Trumpet 1 • Trumpet 2 • Trombone 1 • Trombone 2 • Trombone 3 • Tuba • Timpani • Tambourine/Triangle • Bass Drum • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Double Basses

Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1910. Plate 21824.
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Work Title Irish Rhapsody
Alternative. Title
Composer Herbert, Victor
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IVH 20
Key A major
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1892
First Performance. 1892-04-20 in New York
Feis Ceoil agus Seanachue of the Gaelic Society
First Publication. 1910
Dedication the Gaelic Society of New York
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation Orchestra
2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons,
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harp, strings
Extra Information Upon hearing this piece, James Huneker referred to Herbert as the "Irish Wagner." This piece became so popular across the country that it literally was played to death, falling so far from favor that it disappeared for decades. Setting the Stage in America by Alyce Mott.